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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,503.70, 23,265.45 and 5,642.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,503.70, 23,265.45 and 5,642.10 is: 8,466.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,503.70 : 23,265.45 = 5,642.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,503.70/23,265.45 = 5,642.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,503.70x = 23,265.45 × 5,642.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,503.70x = 131,265,995.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,265,995.45/15,503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,466.75

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